Movie Description
Poor Man's Orange
(1987)Overview
Like its predecessor The Harp In The South, Poor Man's Orange was also adapted for Australian television by the Ten Network in 1987. It continues the story of the Darcy family, living in the Surry Hills area of Sydney. Originally a novel by New Zealand-born Australian author Ruth Park, the book was published in 1949. The Darcys a poor, working class family of tough Irish stock - Mumma (Anne Phelan), dad Hughie (Martyn Sanderson), Roie (Anna Hruby) and the younger daughter Dolour (Kaarin Fairfax), through whose eyes we hear their story.
Featured Crew
- Director : George Whaley
- Writer : George Whaley,Ruth Park
- Cast : Anne Phelan,Martyn Sanderson,Anna Hruby,Kaarin Fairfax,Shane Connor
Cast
Mumma
Hughie
Roie
Dolour Darcy
Charlie Rothe
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Facts
Original TitlePoor Man's Orange
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-09-14
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 03h 10m
Production CompaniesQuantum Films,Anthony Buckley Productions
Genres
- Drama
